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Rising power bills: BUK bans charging of electric vehicles on campus

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  • Bayero University, Kano has banned the charging of private electric vehicles on campus.
  • The ban aims to curb the significant increase in the university's electricity bills caused by the practice.
  • Violators face disciplinary action, and university officials are tasked with monitoring compliance.

Bayero University, Kano has prohibited the charging of private electric vehicles on its campuses, citing escalating electricity costs. The university's management observed the widespread use of its electricity supply for charging electric motorcycles and other vehicles, which has substantially raised the institution's power bills.

The Management of Bayero University, Kano has observed with concern the indiscriminate charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles using the University’s electricity supply across its campuses. This practice has contributed significantly to the sharp increase in the University’s electricity bills, thereby placing an enormous financial burden on the institution. At a time when the University is committed to the prudent management of its resources, the continued use of University electricity for charging private electric motorcycles is no longer sustainable.

— Bayero University, Kano statementThe university's statement explaining the rationale behind the ban on charging electric vehicles.

In a statement released Tuesday, the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, explained that the practice is no longer sustainable given the university's commitment to prudent resource management. Consequently, a ban on charging electric vehicles has been implemented with immediate effect across all university premises.

Consequently, Management has banned, with immediate effect, the charging of electric motorcycles and other privately owned electric vehicles on all University campuses and premises.

— Bayero University, Kano statementThe official announcement of the ban on charging electric vehicles.

The directive mandates that all staff, students, and commercial motorcycle operators cease charging their electric vehicles using the university's electricity. The university warned that any violation would result in disciplinary measures according to its regulations. A monitoring team will conduct regular patrols to ensure strict adherence to the ban.

Accordingly, all staff, students, commercial motorcycle operators and other users of electric motorcycles are hereby advised to desist from charging their motorcycles using the University’s electricity supply. Management expects full compliance with this directive. Any person found violating this ban will be liable to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the University’s rules and regulations.

— Bayero University, Kano statementInstructions and warnings issued to the university community regarding the ban.
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